Author: Crispin Valdez
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Comelec Unveils New Voting Technology to Negros Occidental Voters for 2025 Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently showcased the automated counting machine (ACM) to the residents of Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, in preparation for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12, 2025. The demonstration was part of a broader roadshow organized by Comelec across the 32 local government units (LGUs) in the…
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Manhunt Launched for Suspects in Fatal Shooting of Police Officer at Cotabato Mall
In a shocking incident at a Cotabato City mall, authorities are actively searching for two individuals suspected of the brutal murder of an off-duty police officer. The attack occurred in the mall’s parking lot on Sunday evening, December 1, 2024, where Master Sgt. John Manuel Bongcawil was spending time with his family. Around 7 p.m.,…
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DSWD Plans to Establish Warehouses Across Western Visayas Municipalities
In a strategic move to enhance disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to establish warehouses in every municipality within Western Visayas. This initiative was announced by DSWD Regional Director Arwin Razo during a press conference in Iloilo City. The goal is to expedite aid delivery to disaster-stricken communities by…
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Comelec Pangasinan to Launch Roadshow for New Voting Machines on December 2
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Pangasinan is set to kick off a roadshow on December 2, showcasing the new automated counting machines (ACMs) that will be used in the upcoming May 12, 2025 elections. The initiative, which follows a successful demonstration day held at the People’s Astrodome in Dagupan City, aims to familiarize voters…
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Coast Guard Enhances Surigao City’s Coastline with Over 2,000 Mangrove Plantings
In a significant environmental effort, personnel from the Coast Guard Station Surigao del Norte (CGS-SDN) have successfully planted over 2,000 mangrove propagules in Barangay Nabago, Surigao City. This initiative, which took place on November 24, 2024, is part of a broader 10-hectare mangrove plantation project supported by the National Greening Program of the Department of…
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President Marcos Jr. Provides PHP50 Million in Aid to Calamity-Affected Farmers in Pangasinan
In a significant relief effort, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally distributed PHP50 million in cash assistance to approximately 5,000 farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers in Pangasinan who were severely impacted by recent calamities. The distribution took place in Lingayen town on Friday, November 22, 2024. The aid, part of the Presidential Assistance for Farmers,…
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UN Encourages Dumaguete to Enact Human Rights Defenders Law
In a vibrant display of youth engagement, Dumaguete City hosted the Harmony for Humanity Human Rights Festival, marking the first such event in the Philippines. Organized by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), the festival aimed to empower young people to champion human rights. During the event, the UN SDSN called on…
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Caraga Region Achieves 96% WiFi Coverage with 791 Access Points
In a significant boost to digital connectivity, the Caraga region has reached a 96% WiFi penetration rate through the installation of 791 access points across its five provinces. This achievement was highlighted by Lawrence Salang, the chief of the technical operations division at DICT-13, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in Butuan City…
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Bacolod City to Build P10-Million Dog Shelter to Tackle Stray Dog Issue
Bacolod City is taking significant steps to improve animal welfare by planning to construct a PHP10-million dog shelter in Hacienda Conchita, Barangay Granada. This new facility, which will be able to house up to 1,000 dogs, will be financed through a loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines. Dr. John Michael Cabuguason, the assistant…
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